Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5057564 | Economics Letters | 2017 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Comparing self-reports to administrative records, we find that survey respondents are significantly more likely to under-report mental illnesses compared to other health conditions. This behavior is consistent with the existence of stigma of mental illnesses. We show that stigma can play a role in determining health-seeking behavior.
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Authors
Prashant Bharadwaj, Mallesh M. Pai, Agne Suziedelyte,